We’re Pentland Brands; a dynamic, global family business, and proud owners and licensees of many iconic active and footwear brands. With a community of over 1,300 team members worldwide, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and champion growth and development. Our success is built on teamwork, courage, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
WHAT’S THE MISSION FOR THIS ROLE?
The Senior Industrial Designer – Packs & Accessories plays a critical role within the Product Creation team, driving the innovation, design excellence, and functional performance of our packs and accessories ranges. This role blends deep consumer understanding, advanced design capability, and strong technical knowledge to deliver products that are durable, intuitive, and purpose-built.
The mission is to lead the creative and technical development of packs and accessories collections—combining aesthetic vision with usability, material innovation, and commercial awareness to meet the needs of consumers who demand performance and reliability.
WHAT DOES THIS ROLE DO?
As our Senior Industrial Designer – Packs & Accessories you will be responsible for:
* Leading the design and development of seasonal packs and accessories collections, delivering innovative, functional, and brand-right solutions.
* Conducting trend, material, and competitive research to inform design direction and ensure products remain relevant and differentiated.
* Creating high-quality design concepts, sketches, 3D models, and detailed specifications that communicate clear design intent.
* Collaborating closely with Product Management, Materials, and Development teams to ensure feasibility, cost alignment, and technical accuracy.
* Owning the design process from concept through final sample, ensuring excellent execution in construction, functionality, and user experience.
* Guiding fit-for-purpose material and hardware selection, balancing innovation, durability, sustainability, and performance.
* Leading design reviews, presenting concepts clearly and confidently to cross-functional partners and senior stakeholders.
* Partnering with global sourcing teams and vendors to resolve technical challenges and ensure samples meet design, quality, and performance standards.
* Contributing to and mentoring junior designers, supporting design best practices, documentation standards, and creative development across the category.
WHAT DO I BRING TO THE ROLE?
You just might be our next superstar if you have the following skills and experience:
* You have a degree in relevant design fields: Fashion, Sport, Industrial and Graphic Design, or equivalent experience, with a focus on packs, bags, luggage and/or technical accessories and have a minimum of 5-7 years experience in a professional environment
* Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in functional design, 3D thinking, user experience, and product storytelling.
* Proficiency in all Adobe CC; Clo3D/Rhino or similar; PLM systems.
* Deep understanding of materials, textiles, hardware, construction methods, and manufacturing processes used in packs and softgoods.
* Ability to balance creativity with practicality—designing products that are both innovative and commercially viable.
* Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate technical challenges and deliver robust design solutions.
* Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and global vendors throughout the development cycle.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating clear design rationale and influencing key stakeholders.
* Are passionate about sustainability and have experience implementing environmentally responsible material strategies.
* Proven people management and coaching/mentoring skills
* Passion for product design, functional innovation, and delivering high-quality gear that enhances real-world user experiences.
We want you to live our company principles, bringing a strong consumer focus, while always looking for ways to improve and grow in your role. Take ownership of your work and be proactive in solving problems whilst communicating openly and treating everyone with respect and kindness. And, of course, let your creativity shine by bringing your unique style and individuality to the Pentland Brands Team.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
* Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
* 25 Days Holiday : Increases with length of service and the option to purchase additional days to suit your needs.
* Discounts: Brand discounts (including friends and family and JD Sports), Sample Sales, and other retail discounts and perks.
* Family-Friendly Benefits : Generous enhanced parental leave policies
* Health Perks : Choose from a variety of health-related perks including medical cash plan, critical illness cover, life assurance, gym and fitness discounts, dental insurance, eye care, and health screening to maintain your wellbeing.
* Travel Perks : Take advantage of our season ticket loan, cycle to work schemes, electric car schemes, and discounts on home charging units to support eco-friendly commuting.
* Flexible Working : We offer hybrid working and flexible working hours, allowing you to start your day earlier or later to help with commute costs or personal commitments.
* Chance to join our Charity, D&I and Sustainability employee networks.
As an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive culture across our business, stores, and office environment.
We warmly welcome your application.
This vacancy is a newly created role as part of organisational changes. Final appointment will depend upon the outcome of consultation processes and affected employees will have priority for consideration.